Dr. Brandon Fisher
Dr. Brandon Fisher, a Florence, Alabama native and Bradshaw High School graduate, began his veterinary career right here working for Dr. Randall Smith at Smith Animal Hospital! Dr. Smith hired Dr. Fisher when he was only 17 years old as a kennel worker. He showed interest and dedication early on and eventually became a technician who assisted the clinic doctors with exams, treatments and surgeries.
From there, Dr. Fisher attended Mississippi State University where he received his Bachelor degree and his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 2009. After receiving his DVM, Dr. Fisher became a veterinarian at Smith Animal Hospital until 2014 when he purchased the clinic from Dr. Smith. Dr Fisher is an active member of American Veterinary Medical Association, Alabama Veterinary Medical Association, and is the past president of the Colbert/Lauderdale Veterinary Medical Association.
Dr. Fisher enjoys working with patients of all kinds, including dogs, cats and some exotic pets as well. He has attended additional continuing education training in the fields of exotic veterinary medicine as well as orthopedic surgery. He has also followed in the steps of Dr. Randall Smith by being one of two local veterinarians who has the privilege of caring for the University of North Alabama's mascots, the lions Leo III and Una. He and his wife, Dr. Jennifer Bell, have three children, three dogs and two cats. When Dr. Fisher is not at work, he spends time with his family, golfing, boating and enjoying sports.
Dr. Brandon Fisher, a Florence, Alabama native and Bradshaw High School graduate, began his veterinary career right here working for Dr. Randall Smith at Smith Animal Hospital! Dr. Smith hired Dr. Fisher when he was only 17 years old as a kennel worker. He showed interest and dedication early on and eventually became a technician who assisted the clinic doctors with exams, treatments and surgeries.
From there, Dr. Fisher attended Mississippi State University where he received his Bachelor degree and his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 2009. After receiving his DVM, Dr. Fisher became a veterinarian at Smith Animal Hospital until 2014 when he purchased the clinic from Dr. Smith. Dr Fisher is an active member of American Veterinary Medical Association, Alabama Veterinary Medical Association, and is the past president of the Colbert/Lauderdale Veterinary Medical Association.
Dr. Fisher enjoys working with patients of all kinds, including dogs, cats and some exotic pets as well. He has attended additional continuing education training in the fields of exotic veterinary medicine as well as orthopedic surgery. He has also followed in the steps of Dr. Randall Smith by being one of two local veterinarians who has the privilege of caring for the University of North Alabama's mascots, the lions Leo III and Una. He and his wife, Dr. Jennifer Bell, have three children, three dogs and two cats. When Dr. Fisher is not at work, he spends time with his family, golfing, boating and enjoying sports.
Dr. Jennifer Bell
Dr. Jennifer Bell grew up in the small town of Proctor, Arkansas. She attended high school in Memphis, Tennessee and after that headed to Mississippi State University where she studied Biochemistry. She was accepted into Mississippi State College of Veterinary Medicine where she met her husband, Dr. Brandon Fisher and earned her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 2009. After graduation, she began working at Smith Animal Hospital where she continued to learn while working with Dr. Smith.
Dr. Bell is a current member of American Veterinary Medical Association, Alabama Veterinary Medical Association, and the Colbert/Lauderdale Veterinary Medical Association. As a veterinarian, Dr. Bell enjoys working with dogs, cats and their owners through education on preventative care and how to keep their pets happy and healthy. Her professional interests include wound management and echocardiography. Dr. Bell and her husband share their home with three dogs, two cats and three children. In her spare time, Dr. Bell enjoys horseback riding, golfing and enjoying outdoor activities with her family.
Dr. Jennifer Bell grew up in the small town of Proctor, Arkansas. She attended high school in Memphis, Tennessee and after that headed to Mississippi State University where she studied Biochemistry. She was accepted into Mississippi State College of Veterinary Medicine where she met her husband, Dr. Brandon Fisher and earned her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 2009. After graduation, she began working at Smith Animal Hospital where she continued to learn while working with Dr. Smith.
Dr. Bell is a current member of American Veterinary Medical Association, Alabama Veterinary Medical Association, and the Colbert/Lauderdale Veterinary Medical Association. As a veterinarian, Dr. Bell enjoys working with dogs, cats and their owners through education on preventative care and how to keep their pets happy and healthy. Her professional interests include wound management and echocardiography. Dr. Bell and her husband share their home with three dogs, two cats and three children. In her spare time, Dr. Bell enjoys horseback riding, golfing and enjoying outdoor activities with her family.
Dr. Emerald Barrett
Dr. Emerald Barrett grew up in the small town of Noxapater, Mississippi. She attended Noxapater Attendance Center and is a 2010 graduate of the Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science in Columbus, MS. She then attended Mississippi State University and received her Bachelor of Science degree in Animal and Dairy Science in 2014. She continued her education and received her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from MSU’s College of Veterinary Medicine in 2018. Immediately after graduation, she began working at Fisher Animal Hospital where she continued to learn from Dr. Fisher and Dr. Bell.
Dr. Barrett is a current member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, Alabama Veterinary Medical Association, and the Colbert/Lauderdale Veterinary Medical Association. As a veterinarian, Dr. Barrett enjoys working with dogs and cats and their owners to educate them about the benefits of preventative care. Her professional interests include ultrasonography and internal medicine. Dr. Barrett shares her home with her dogs Minnie Pearl and Koda she enjoys reading, hiking, kayaking, exercising, and spending time with family and friends.
Dr. Emerald Barrett grew up in the small town of Noxapater, Mississippi. She attended Noxapater Attendance Center and is a 2010 graduate of the Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science in Columbus, MS. She then attended Mississippi State University and received her Bachelor of Science degree in Animal and Dairy Science in 2014. She continued her education and received her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from MSU’s College of Veterinary Medicine in 2018. Immediately after graduation, she began working at Fisher Animal Hospital where she continued to learn from Dr. Fisher and Dr. Bell.
Dr. Barrett is a current member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, Alabama Veterinary Medical Association, and the Colbert/Lauderdale Veterinary Medical Association. As a veterinarian, Dr. Barrett enjoys working with dogs and cats and their owners to educate them about the benefits of preventative care. Her professional interests include ultrasonography and internal medicine. Dr. Barrett shares her home with her dogs Minnie Pearl and Koda she enjoys reading, hiking, kayaking, exercising, and spending time with family and friends.
Anita Reaves - Practice Manager
Anita Reaves originally from Muscle Shoals but has lived in Leighton since 1998. She has been employed at our animal hospital since 1996. She began working for Dr. J.R. Holladay in the kennel, became the practice manager for Dr. Randall Smith in 2002 and continues to serve as the current practice manager for Dr. Brandon Fisher. Anita has 4 cats, Chester, Heide, Zoey, Swiper and two dogs named Shatzie and Wilson. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends and her fur babies when not working.
Anita Reaves originally from Muscle Shoals but has lived in Leighton since 1998. She has been employed at our animal hospital since 1996. She began working for Dr. J.R. Holladay in the kennel, became the practice manager for Dr. Randall Smith in 2002 and continues to serve as the current practice manager for Dr. Brandon Fisher. Anita has 4 cats, Chester, Heide, Zoey, Swiper and two dogs named Shatzie and Wilson. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends and her fur babies when not working.
Kimberly Predmore - Receptionist
Kimberly Predmore is from Florence, Alabama and has been a receptionist at this clinic since 1983 when it was owned by Dr. Jim Holladay. One of Kimberly's favorite parts of her job is enjoying long lasting relationships with clients and their pets as they return year after year. She has been here for the first puppy visits and watched as patients grew up and turned into seniors, with their owners lovingly bringing them back for their annual visits. When she isn't answering phones and checking clients out at the front desk, she is working on keeping up her status as an active competitor in the NPC Bodybuilding. Kimberly can often be found in the gym or with her broccoli and asparagus as she prepares daily for competitions. We are proud of her accomplishments as the 2014, 2015, 2016 Alabama State Master's Bikini Champion and for her becoming a Nationally Qualified competitor!
Kimberly Predmore is from Florence, Alabama and has been a receptionist at this clinic since 1983 when it was owned by Dr. Jim Holladay. One of Kimberly's favorite parts of her job is enjoying long lasting relationships with clients and their pets as they return year after year. She has been here for the first puppy visits and watched as patients grew up and turned into seniors, with their owners lovingly bringing them back for their annual visits. When she isn't answering phones and checking clients out at the front desk, she is working on keeping up her status as an active competitor in the NPC Bodybuilding. Kimberly can often be found in the gym or with her broccoli and asparagus as she prepares daily for competitions. We are proud of her accomplishments as the 2014, 2015, 2016 Alabama State Master's Bikini Champion and for her becoming a Nationally Qualified competitor!
Sarah Flanigan - Receptionist
Sarah Knight is originally from Ohio and moved to Alabama from the Dominican Republic where she did volunteer work. Before moving to the Dominican Republic, Sarah worked at an animal clinic for 7 years as a receptionist. Sarah really enjoys helping people and animals alike. She has three cats named Luna, Lilly and Mya. In her free time, she enjoys community service, swimming, walking and spending time with her family and her Cavalier King Charles Spaniel puppy Lacie.
Sarah Knight is originally from Ohio and moved to Alabama from the Dominican Republic where she did volunteer work. Before moving to the Dominican Republic, Sarah worked at an animal clinic for 7 years as a receptionist. Sarah really enjoys helping people and animals alike. She has three cats named Luna, Lilly and Mya. In her free time, she enjoys community service, swimming, walking and spending time with her family and her Cavalier King Charles Spaniel puppy Lacie.
Servando Lopez - Veterinary Assistant
Servando began working at our clinic in 2013 and worked as a kennel assistant. He then went to the marines for 4 years and rejoined our team in 2019! He has a collection of pets, including 2 dogs, 2 cats, a miniature pig, ducks, pigeons, roosters, chickens, and a peacock. He is happily married with two beautiful children, a boy and a girl. When he isn't at work, you will find him spending time with his kids and family and taking care of his pets.
Servando began working at our clinic in 2013 and worked as a kennel assistant. He then went to the marines for 4 years and rejoined our team in 2019! He has a collection of pets, including 2 dogs, 2 cats, a miniature pig, ducks, pigeons, roosters, chickens, and a peacock. He is happily married with two beautiful children, a boy and a girl. When he isn't at work, you will find him spending time with his kids and family and taking care of his pets.
April Kawalec - Veterinary Assistant
April came to us as an assistant in October of 2015 and we could not be more pleased! She has many years of experience in both veterinary clinics and rescue associations. Born in Germany, then later moving to Louisiana and Florida, she finally landed in the Shoals area in 2010. She has worked for the Orlando Humane Society and has over 20 years of experience in small animal clinics in both Idaho and Alabama. She enjoys hands on work here at Fisher Animal Hospital especially assisting and monitoring surgery and performing dental cleanings. If you are bringing in an exotic species pet, you are likely to find April assisting with your pet!
April came to us as an assistant in October of 2015 and we could not be more pleased! She has many years of experience in both veterinary clinics and rescue associations. Born in Germany, then later moving to Louisiana and Florida, she finally landed in the Shoals area in 2010. She has worked for the Orlando Humane Society and has over 20 years of experience in small animal clinics in both Idaho and Alabama. She enjoys hands on work here at Fisher Animal Hospital especially assisting and monitoring surgery and performing dental cleanings. If you are bringing in an exotic species pet, you are likely to find April assisting with your pet!
Amber Caldwell - Veterinary Assistant
Amber began working as an assistant in our clinic in 2009. Although she moved to Texas and worked in a large veterinary practice there for about two years, we were excited to welcome her back to Fisher Animal Hospital spring of 2016. She has graduated with an associates degree in veterinary technology. As a veterinary assistant, Amber finds great satisfaction in learning more about medicine, in particular how our veterinarians determine diagnoses and form treatment plans for sick patients. When she is not working or studying, Amber enjoys horses, her dogs and cats and reading mysteries. She also enjoys spending time with her two children. If your pet happens to be a pug, Amber will likely volunteer to help with your pet's veterinary visit!
Amber began working as an assistant in our clinic in 2009. Although she moved to Texas and worked in a large veterinary practice there for about two years, we were excited to welcome her back to Fisher Animal Hospital spring of 2016. She has graduated with an associates degree in veterinary technology. As a veterinary assistant, Amber finds great satisfaction in learning more about medicine, in particular how our veterinarians determine diagnoses and form treatment plans for sick patients. When she is not working or studying, Amber enjoys horses, her dogs and cats and reading mysteries. She also enjoys spending time with her two children. If your pet happens to be a pug, Amber will likely volunteer to help with your pet's veterinary visit!
Caitlyn McCravy - Veterinary Assistant
Caitlyn began working at Fisher Animal Hospital in August of 2021. Prior to working with us, she worked at Shoals Area Veterinary Emergency Hospital for three years. She has three adorable dogs, Maverick, Waylon, and Diesel, and also raises horses. When she isn’t working, she loves to spend time with her family and take care of her livestock.
Caitlyn began working at Fisher Animal Hospital in August of 2021. Prior to working with us, she worked at Shoals Area Veterinary Emergency Hospital for three years. She has three adorable dogs, Maverick, Waylon, and Diesel, and also raises horses. When she isn’t working, she loves to spend time with her family and take care of her livestock.
Anne Marie Murphy - Veterinary Assistant
Anne Marie a Florence, Alabama native and Florence High School graduate began working for Fisher Animal Hospital in August of 2019. She graduated from the University of Alabama with a bachelors degree in biology. She specialized in ecology and animal behavior. She is currently continuing her education to become a licensed veterinarian technician. She loves working closely with all patients and their owners. She is a dog mom to three special girls, Nora, Penny and Betty. Anne Marie and her husband are allowed to live in the house of her adopted cat Fern. They all enjoy gardening and making a mess.
Anne Marie a Florence, Alabama native and Florence High School graduate began working for Fisher Animal Hospital in August of 2019. She graduated from the University of Alabama with a bachelors degree in biology. She specialized in ecology and animal behavior. She is currently continuing her education to become a licensed veterinarian technician. She loves working closely with all patients and their owners. She is a dog mom to three special girls, Nora, Penny and Betty. Anne Marie and her husband are allowed to live in the house of her adopted cat Fern. They all enjoy gardening and making a mess.
Lauren Wood - Veterinary Assistant
Lauren is from Waterloo, Alabama and has worked at Fisher Animal Hospital since December 2020. She is planning on furthering her education and becoming a licensed veterinary technician. She is a mom to 5 dogs, Zeus, Zena, Bruno, Maya and Toshiana, and a cat named Zara. She is completely obsessed with Huskies! When she isn't at work, you will find her spending time with her friends, family and spoiling her fur babies.
Lauren is from Waterloo, Alabama and has worked at Fisher Animal Hospital since December 2020. She is planning on furthering her education and becoming a licensed veterinary technician. She is a mom to 5 dogs, Zeus, Zena, Bruno, Maya and Toshiana, and a cat named Zara. She is completely obsessed with Huskies! When she isn't at work, you will find her spending time with her friends, family and spoiling her fur babies.
Emily Lincicum - Veterinary Assistant
Emily is from the Shoals area and has worked for Fisher Animal Hospital since October of 2021. Prior to this job, she volunteered with many rescue organizations around the state of Alabama. She is a cat mom to three adorable kitties, Pixie, Endora, and Iris. She is also a mom to a 7 year old daughter named Everly. She loves all animals of all sizes and loves interacting with them. When she isn't at work she loves to read, meditate, do yoga, and spend time with her daughter and her fur babies.
Emily is from the Shoals area and has worked for Fisher Animal Hospital since October of 2021. Prior to this job, she volunteered with many rescue organizations around the state of Alabama. She is a cat mom to three adorable kitties, Pixie, Endora, and Iris. She is also a mom to a 7 year old daughter named Everly. She loves all animals of all sizes and loves interacting with them. When she isn't at work she loves to read, meditate, do yoga, and spend time with her daughter and her fur babies.
Holden Allen - Veterinary Assistant
Holden is originally from Orange County, Florida and moved to Alabama in 2006. He started working at Fisher Animal Hospital in July 2018 as a Kennel Assistant. He is currently furthering his education to become a Veterinarian Technician. He has 13 cats, a banana ball python, 6 sugar gliders. He also has two children. When he is not working, he enjoys spending time with his kids, hunting for shiny Pokemon and playing Magic the Gathering.
Holden is originally from Orange County, Florida and moved to Alabama in 2006. He started working at Fisher Animal Hospital in July 2018 as a Kennel Assistant. He is currently furthering his education to become a Veterinarian Technician. He has 13 cats, a banana ball python, 6 sugar gliders. He also has two children. When he is not working, he enjoys spending time with his kids, hunting for shiny Pokemon and playing Magic the Gathering.
Rochelle Lacy - Veterinary Assistant
Rochelle is aspiring to be a veterinarian, however, she is currently continuing her education to become a veterinarian technician. She has loved animals for as long as she can remember, and she can honestly say that caring for them is her passion. She has quite the family of her own, including a Great Dane, two black labrador mixes, and one very fat and very happy cat.
Rochelle is aspiring to be a veterinarian, however, she is currently continuing her education to become a veterinarian technician. She has loved animals for as long as she can remember, and she can honestly say that caring for them is her passion. She has quite the family of her own, including a Great Dane, two black labrador mixes, and one very fat and very happy cat.
Celia Burgess - Doggy Day Care Manager
Celia is a Florence, AL native who has worked with us at Fisher Animal Hospital since November of 2017. She enjoys attending to the needs of our boarding pets as well as hospital patients. She spends the time outside of work with her three dogs, Kylo, Sparrow, and Tango, and her 4 cats. In her free time she enjoys writing short stories.
Celia is a Florence, AL native who has worked with us at Fisher Animal Hospital since November of 2017. She enjoys attending to the needs of our boarding pets as well as hospital patients. She spends the time outside of work with her three dogs, Kylo, Sparrow, and Tango, and her 4 cats. In her free time she enjoys writing short stories.
Sarah Wenzel - Veterinary Assistant/Kennel Assistant
Sarah is from Palm Beach, Florida and moved to Alabama in 2012. She began working at Fisher Animal Hospital in March of 2022 as a veterinary assistant but now mostly works as a kennel assistant. Her favorite thing about this job is being able to help aid in the recovery of sick animals. She has a German Shepard named Navi, and two cats named Bagheera and Sage. When she isn't at work you will find her watching documentaries, hiking, and spending time with her friends and family.
Sarah is from Palm Beach, Florida and moved to Alabama in 2012. She began working at Fisher Animal Hospital in March of 2022 as a veterinary assistant but now mostly works as a kennel assistant. Her favorite thing about this job is being able to help aid in the recovery of sick animals. She has a German Shepard named Navi, and two cats named Bagheera and Sage. When she isn't at work you will find her watching documentaries, hiking, and spending time with her friends and family.
Bekah Williams - Kennel Assistant
Bekah is from Lexington, Alabama and has worked at Fisher Animal Hospital since December of 2022. She has two little boys and is a dog mom to a red heeler. She also raises Longhorn cattle. Her favorite thing about working at Fisher Animal Hospital is forming relationships with clients and their pets. When she isn't at work, you will find her spending time with her family.
Bekah is from Lexington, Alabama and has worked at Fisher Animal Hospital since December of 2022. She has two little boys and is a dog mom to a red heeler. She also raises Longhorn cattle. Her favorite thing about working at Fisher Animal Hospital is forming relationships with clients and their pets. When she isn't at work, you will find her spending time with her family.
Megan Glasgow - Daycare/Kennel Assistant
Megan is from Florence, Alabama and graduated from UNA in 2019 with a Bachelors of Science Degree in Visual Arts. She has worked with us since the Summer of 2021 and is planning on going back to college to be a licensed Veterinary Technician. She has 6 cats and 3 dogs and enjoys watching Netflix, playing video games, and reading in her free time. Her favorite part about working at FAH is playing with all of the daycare dogs and learning new things.
Megan is from Florence, Alabama and graduated from UNA in 2019 with a Bachelors of Science Degree in Visual Arts. She has worked with us since the Summer of 2021 and is planning on going back to college to be a licensed Veterinary Technician. She has 6 cats and 3 dogs and enjoys watching Netflix, playing video games, and reading in her free time. Her favorite part about working at FAH is playing with all of the daycare dogs and learning new things.
